The 'panicked verocity' with which Putin is raining down missiles on Ukraine's civilian population is yet another indication of Trump watching from the sidelines, precisely where Putin wants him.
"Ukraine’s European allies pledged increased levels of military aid to Ukraine this year, making up for a United States aid freeze, as Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his ambition to absorb all of Ukraine into the Russian Federation."
whilst Trump shielded behind the excuse that,
"At The Hague this week, Zelenskyy said he discussed those Patriot systems with Trump. At a news conference on Wednesday, Trump said: “We’re going to see if we can make some available,” referring to interceptors for existing Patriot systems in Ukraine. “They’re very hard to get. We need them too, and we’ve been supplying them to Israel,” he said." (AlJazeera: 27 June 2025) (my emphasis)
John T Psaropoulos also reports that,
No doubt this panicked threat to continue bombing civilians in Ukraine is the response of Putin to,
"NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said there is "no alternative" to the 32 member states spending more on defence, given the threat from Russia and the broader international security situation." (Laura Gozzi & Paul Kirby: BBC News: 24 June 2025) (my emphasis)
Furthermore,
"[Mark] Rutte said Europe and Canada had already committed to more than $35bn (£26bn) in military support for Ukraine this year." (ibid Laura Gozzi & Paul Kirby)
Added to which, as reported by AlJazeera,
"Ukraine said it carried out an overnight drone strike on the Kirovske airfield in Crimea and claimed that multiple Russian helicopters and an air defence system were destroyed in the strike.
According to a Ukraine Security Service (SBU) statement, the drones targeted areas where Russian aviation units, air defence assets, ammunition depots and unmanned aerial vehicles were located. The agency claimed that Mi-8, Mi-26, and Mi-28 helicopters, as well as a Pantsir-S1 missile and gun system were destroyed." (AlJazeera: 28 June 2025) (my emphasis)
Further driving Putin insane with 'fear and anger',
Jon King (left) reports that,
"Housing and utility bills in some parts of Russia are expected to soar by up to 25% as the country's economic meltdown worsens. Russian media reports that tariffs on housing, gas, water and electricity will go up by an average of 11.9% on July 1, but some regions will see an increase between 23% and 25%. Mortgage rates have also soared to 25% in recent months. One Russian newspaper, translated into English by the BBC's Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg and shared on social media, says the increase will be "painful for many families".
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Economists warn of mounting pressure on Russia's economy and the likelihood it will stagnate due to a lack of investment in sectors outside of defence.
A slow-down would also threaten Russia's ability to pay for Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, which has been raging for more than three years." (Express: 26 June 2025) (my emphasis)
Putin is now 'running scared' for his own life.
"Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Moscow is ready for a fresh round of direct peace talks with Ukraine, even as both warring countries traded long-range drone attacks.
Speaking to reporters in Minsk, during a visit to Belarus, Putin said Russian and Ukrainian officials are discussing the timing of a potential new meeting.
The Russian leader said that the terms of a potential ceasefire, which the Kremlin has so far effectively rejected, are expected to be on the agenda." (Euronews: 27 June 2025) (my emphasis)
"There are no signs that Putin wants to stop this war. Russia rejects all peace proposals, including those from the United states of America.
Putin only thinks about war. That is a fact!.
Maybe he connects he's own political survival with his ability to keep killing" (MSN: 25 June 2025) (my emphasis)
MSN: 25 June 2025
Calling for a 'fresh round' of 'peace talks' seem to be yet another sign that simply illustrates Putin's 'fear for his own life'!
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